Powering a microwave from inverter/12volt battery???

[Larry B]

Hello Fred--- I do not think am the best person to answer your question but I can try. Until a couple of days ago I really did not know what I had. Just knew it was big and heavy. I got it from a plant that I use to work at. Due to a down turn in economy they shut down, so the batteries had to be removed from site.Their purpose was to provide immediate electic power for the instrument contol system during power failure and this would last long enough for the backup diesel generator to start, stablize and switch on line and take over making temp power. They gave them away,a battery recyle place got them . Back to battery. after reading on the site Brian pointed out I see they are expected to last 20 years really don't need maintenance(no water to add),just proper recharge. This one battery is about the size of four 8D's. It weighs about 700 pounds. I don't know the cost but in all honesty I do not think any one of us could justify the cost compared to extra benifit would get. hope this helps Fred. Incidently when the plant retired so did I.
          Larry B